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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,391.64, 900,587.28 and 226,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,391.64, 900,587.28 and 226,327.16 is: 339,490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,391.64 : 900,587.28 = 226,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,391.64/900,587.28 = 226,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,391.64x = 900,587.28 × 226,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,391.64x = 203,827,361,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,827,361,414.53/600,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,490.67

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